Ellen Dwumaa Prah
Accra
Summary
Accomplished Community Health Nurse with 3 years of experience in patient care and education. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Nurse
The Life Care Centre
06.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
- Performed treatments as ordered by physicians and documented actions.
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health.
- Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Set up community health education and promotion programs to reduce chronic conditions.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
- Monitored and documented participants' progress toward individualized health goals.
Community Health Nurse
Akwasiho Health Centre
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Devised and implemented community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as Yellow fever, Diabetes, Pneumonia in Children and Acute Flaccid Paralysis.
- Developed and maintained relationships with community partners to build program scope.
- Collaborated with external organizations to coordinate health and social services.
Education
Certificate - Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nursing And Midwifery College
Sunyani, Ghana11.2017
Skills
- Community-base Care
- Public Health Promotion
- Community Outreach
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Microsoft Office
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Treatment Plans
- Infection Control Procedures
- Wound Cleaning/Dressing
- Preventive Health
- Critical Thinking
- Creative Problem Solving
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Community Health Nurse
The Life Care Centre
06.2022 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Akwasiho Health Centre
11.2020 - 06.2022
Certificate - Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nursing And Midwifery College
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